Scouting membership in the Alderley District continues to grow, with 43 new members added in the past year.
According to their annual census, Alderley District, which covers Alderley Edge, Lindow, Chelford, Goostrey, Holmes Chapel and Wilmslow, now has 941 members.
District Commissioner Stephen Buckley said "It's been a tremendous year for the district and we have added 159 members over the last six years which shows the ever increasing appeal of Scouting to young people seeking everyday adventure."
Meanwhile Scouting in Cheshire has grown by 4.3% to more than 12,000 people actively involved across the county. The number of adults volunteering has grown by 365 in the past eight years to a total of 2,255 and female membership in the county has grown from 589 to 1701 between 2005 and 2014.
Chief Scout Bear Grylls, whose visit to the county was one of Cheshire's highlights in 2013, commented: "I am super proud to see so many young people and adults learning new life skills, achieving personal rewards through Scouting in the UK.
"I am excited to see Scout numbers continue to rise across the UK and the big reasons for this are that more and more young people are realising that Scouting can give them so much – whether it's the opportunity to be involved with some incredible adventures, learn practical life, outdoor and teamwork skills, or helping to improve their local communities. People don't want to miss out and Scouting brings them all together, empowers them and allows them to make a positive impact."
For more information on how to join the Scouting adventure visit www.cheshirescouts.org.uk.
Photo: Jemima Laniado and Matthew Gibbs displaying Alderley's increase.
